Numea "tell me lies...Sundays only"

Today's Words of Christ

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. (Matthew 5:5)

Daily Bible Reading

Today's commemorated feasts and saints

SUNDAY OF THE PRODIGAL SON Tone 6. First (4th c.) and Second (452) Finding of the Honorable Head of the Holy Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord, John. Ven. Erasmus of the Kiev Caves (Near Caves 12th c.).
1 Corinthians 6:12-20
12 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.13 Foods for the stomach and the stomach for foods, but God will destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body.14 And God both raised up the Lord and will also raise us up by His power.15 Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ and make them members of a harlot? Certainly not!16 Or do you not know that he who is joined to a harlot is one body with her? For "the two," He says, "shall become one flesh."17 But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him.18 Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body.19 Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own?20 For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.
Luke 15:11-32
11 Then He said: "A certain man had two sons.12 And the younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.' So he divided to them his livelihood.13 And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed to a far country, and there wasted his possessions with prodigal living.14 But when he had spent all, there arose a severe famine in that land, and he began to be in want.15 Then he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country, and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.16 And he would gladly have filled his stomach with the pods that the swine ate, and no one gave him anything.17 But when he came to himself, he said, 'How many of my father's hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!18 'I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you,19 and I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants. '20 And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him.21 And the son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to be called your son.'22 But the father said to his servants, 'Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet.23 'And bring the fatted calf here and kill it, and let us eat and be merry;24 'for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' And they began to be merry.25 Now his older son was in the field. And as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing.26 So he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant.27 And he said to him, 'Your brother has come, and because he has received him safe and sound, your father has killed the fatted calf.'28 But he was angry and would not go in. Therefore his father came out and pleaded with him.29 So he answered and said to his father, 'Lo, these many years I have been serving you; I never transgressed your commandment at any time; and yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might make merry with my friends.30 'But as soon as this son of yours came, who has devoured your livelihood with harlots, you killed the fatted calf for him.'31 And he said to him, 'Son, you are always with me, and all that I have is yours.32 'It was right that we should make merry and be glad, for your brother was dead and is alive again, and was lost and is found.' "

Happy Birthday...

...to my lovely daughter!

End of wrong religion...

And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters:

With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication.

So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns.

And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication:

And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth.

The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble,

And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men

And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived.

And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, and the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space.

And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition.

And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with thebeast.

These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast.And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast, these shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire.

For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled.

And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.

Noth "tell me lies...Sundays only"

Today's Words of Christ

Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgement (John 7:24) (NASB)

Daily Bible Reading

Today's commemorated feasts and saints

SUNDAY OF THE PUBLICAN AND THE PHARISEE Tone 5. [Beginning of the Lenten Triodion]. Greatmartyr Theodore the Tyro (The Recruit ca. 306). Hieromartyr Germog(Hermogenes), Patriarch of Moscow and Wonderworker of All Russia (1612). Ven. Theodore the Silent, of the Kiev Caves (Far Caves 13th c.). St. Mariamne, sister of Apostle Philip (1st c.). Uncovering of the Relics of Martyr Menas of Alexandria (867-869). The weeping TIKHVIN Icon of the Most-Holy Theotokos on Mt. Athos.
2 Timothy 3:10-15
10 But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance,11 persecutions, afflictions, which happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra-what persecutions I endured. And out of them all the Lord delivered me.12 Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.13 But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.14 But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them,15 and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Luke 18:10-14
10 Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank You that I am not like other men-extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector.12 'I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.'13 And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!'14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.

K-Day

SUNDAY OF THE PUBLICAN AND THE PHARISEE

Beginning of the Lenten Triodion

Netha. "tell me lies...Sundays only"

Today's Words of Christ

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciplies, if ye have love one to another. John 13:34-35)

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Today's commemorated feasts and saints

37th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Tone 4. Sunday of Zacc. Hieromartyr Haralambos, Bishop of Magnesia in Thessaly, and Martyrs Porphyrius, Baptus and three women Martyrs (202). Synaxis of the Hierarchs of Novgorod, buried in the Cathedral of the Holy Wisdom (Sophia)
in Novgorod: Joachim (1030), Luke (1058), Theodore (1077), Herman (1096), Arki (Arcadius) (1163), John (1185), Gabriel (1193), Martyrii (1199), Anthony (1231), Basil (1352), Moses (1362), Simeon (1421), Evfim (Euthymius) (1458) and Aftonii (Aphtonius) (1652). Rt. Blv. Princess Anna of Novgorod (1056). Ven. Prokhor (Prochorus) of the Kiev Caves (Near Caves 1107). Ven. Ln (Longinus) of Koryazhk (Vologd540). Virgin Martyrs
Ennatha, Valentina and Paula, of Palestine (308). The AREOVINDUS Icon of the Most-Holy Theotokos.
1 Timothy 4:9-15
9 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance.10 For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who
believe.11 These things command and teach.12 Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.13 Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership.15 Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all.
Luke 19:1-10
1 Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.2 Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich.3 And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short stature.4 So he ran ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see Him, for He was going to pass that way.5 And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up and saw him, and said to him, "Zacchaeus, make haste and come down, for today I must stay at your house."6 So he made haste and came down, and received Him joyfully.7 But when they saw it, they all complained, saying, "He has gone to be a guest with a man who is a sinner."8 Then Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, "Look, Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore fourfold."9 And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham;10 for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.

Wrong Religion...

Involved in Wars and Polytics


Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.

These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well.Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

Want to Learn How to Draw? Anyone Can Do It

They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but American fine artist and educator Larry Gluck has proven them wrong. Gluck has spent over quarter of a century developing a fine art teaching method called The Gluck Method that has helped those who had no art talent to draw and even paint beyond their wildest dreams.Among those he has helped create beautiful artwork, dentists who stand over patients all day; teachers who are charged with decorating a
classroom and worried that they are not “artistic;” a research scientist who wanted to design a logo for a NASA Space Shuttle mission; even a few truck drivers who wanted to record the beautiful sunsets they have seen along their routes.

What’s different about the way this man teaches art? Gluck believes in starting with the basics. Like a musician studying scales and arpeggios, Gluck has researched and formulated a step-by-step method of producing art which actually starts with a lesson on the proper way to hold a pencil. It’s that basic.

Beginning with a single student who wanted art lessons and had no artistic ability whatsoever, Gluck started looking for methods to teach a student like him. He soon found out there was no method available anywhere for those with no inborn ability. It was then that in 1975, Gluck together with his wife Sheila, opened an art school in the Greater Los Angeles area.

Gluck defines his method as “the genuine basics of fine art. These are teachable, learnable skills just like reading and writing,” he says. Gluck’s classes, much like the old system of working with apprentices, have a one-on-one feel even if working as a group. No matter how far modern art movements stray, it is still a fact that even Picasso knew how to draw well.While teaching small groups of adults the basics of drawing and painting, Sheila Gluck had the idea to start teaching children. With million dollar cutbacks on art education in schools, this seemed a natural development. Sheila says “I now believe children are the best students. They don’t come with timidity about drawing and they are used to following a teacher. If you give a child a pencil and paper, there is a 100 percent certainty that he or she will do something creative.”

Mission: Renaissance Fine Art Schools now operate in eighteen studios located in Southern California, averaging four thousand students at any given time. Gluck’s main challenge became finding a way to spread the word to a larger audience. To give people from all walks of life, the tools to have their own personal renaissance. This became his driving passion.

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Nippio. "tell me lies...Sundays only""

Today's Words of Christ

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and
believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? (John 11:25-26)

Daily Bible Reading

Today's commemorated feasts and saints

36th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Tone 3. Afterfeast of the Meeting. Holy and Righteous Simeon the God-receiver and Anna the Prophetess.
Rt. Blv. Prince Roman of Uglich (1285). Prophet Azariah (2 Chronicles 15 10th c. B.C.). Martyrs Papias, Diodorus and Claudianus, at Perge in Pamphylia (250). Martyrs Adrian and Eubulus, at Crea in Cappadocia (ca. 308-309). Martyr Blaise of Crea in Cappadocia.
1 Timothy 1:15-17
15 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.16 However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life.17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
Matthew 15:21-28
21 Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon.22 And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed."23 But He answered her not a word. And His disciples came and urged Him, saying, "Send her away, for she cries out after us."24 But He answered and said, "I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."25 Then she came and worshiped Him, saying, "Lord, help me!"26 But He answered and said, "It is not good to take the children's bread and throw it to the little dogs."27 And she said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters' table."28 Then Jesus answered and said to her, "O woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire." And her daughter was healed from that very hour.

Reverse Text

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And. The result is...

Today. More people smokes SnammeroM than ever before.

Nadaria. "tell me lies...but Sundays only""

Today's Words of Christ

If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. John 14:14 (KJV)

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Today's commemorated feasts and saints

35th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Tone 2. New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia. Translation of the Relics of St. John Chrysostom,
Archbishop of Constantinople (438).
Colossians 3:12-16
12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering;13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Matthew 25:14-30
14 For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them.15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a
journey.16 Then he who had received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents.17 And likewise he who had received two gained two more also.18 But he who had received one went and dug in the ground, and hid his lord's money.19 After a long time the lord of those servants came and settled accounts with them.20 So he who had received five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, 'Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have gained five more talents besides them.'21 His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'22 He also who had received two talents came and said, 'Lord, you delivered to me two talents; look, I have gained two more talents besides
them.'23 His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things.
Enter into the joy of your lord.'24 Then he who had received the one talent came and said, 'Lord, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering
where you have not scattered seed.25 'And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the ground. Look, there you have what is yours.'26 But his lord answered and said to him, 'You wicked and lazy servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered seed.27 'So you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming I would have received back my own with interest.28 'Therefore take the talent from him, and give it to him who has ten talents.29 'For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken
away.30 'And cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'

Goellion. "tell me lies..."

Today's Words of Christ

I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6)

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Today's commemorated feasts and saints

Ven. Xenophon, his wife, Mary, and their two sons, Arcadius and John, of Constantinople (5th-6th c.). Translation of the Relics of Ven. Theodore, Abbot of Studion (845). Ven. Xenophon of Robika (1262). Martyrs Ananias Presbyter, Peter, and seven soldiers, in Phoenicia (284-305). St. Simeon the Ancient of Mt. Sinai (ca. 390). St. Joseph, Bishop of Thessalonica, brother of St. Theodore of Studion (830). Rt. Blv. David (Dato) III, King of Iberia and Abkhazia (Georgia 1125).
Ephesians 5:1-8
1 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.3 But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints;4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks.5 For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.7 Therefore do not be partakers with them.8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light
Luke 14:1-11
1 Now it happened, as He went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees to eat bread on the Sabbath, that they watched Him closely.2 And behold, there was a certain man before Him who had dropsy.3 And Jesus, answering, spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, "Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?"4 But they kept silent. And He took him and healed him, and let him go.5 Then He answered them, saying, "Which of you, having a donkey or an ox that has fallen into a pit, will not immediately pull him out on the Sabbath day?"6 And they could not answer Him regarding these things.7 So He told a parable to those who were invited, when He noted how they chose the best places, saying to them:8 When you are invited by anyone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in the best place, lest one more honorable than you be invited by him;9 and he who invited you and him come and say to you, 'Give place to this man,' and then you begin with shame to take the lowest place.

Gesamtkunstwerk

Universal artwork - The notion that all the arts, including painting, music, architecture, poetry, and so on, be combined into one unified art. This originated in the German theory of Gesamtkunstwerk or Gesamtkunstwerk, translated variously as "universal artwork" or as "a synthesis of the arts" or as "a total work of art." Gesamt = entire, all, or complete. Künstwerk = artwork. This was most famously the goal of Richard Wagner (German, 1813-1883), a composer of music, especially of operas, and champion of Romanticism. Placing most emphasis on the arts of music and poetry, Wagner aimed to synthesize works in which symphonic music would convey the subtle and deep emotions that words and dramatic action alone could never achieve. Although numerous artists have sought to produce works that unify all the arts in the years since, this term seems rarely to have been used to refer to works other than Wagner's, even though other works might be said to have been more successful at attaining this goal. Some works of cinema and performance art might be cited as examples of universal artworks

Gaeta. "tell me lies..."

Today's Words of Christ

Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. (Matthew 24:35)

Daily Bible Reading

Today's commemorated feasts and saints

St. Gregory the Theologian, Archbishop of Constantinople (389). St. Moses, Archbishop of Novgorod (1362). Martyrs Felicitas of Rome, and
seven sons: Januarius, Felix, Philip, Silvanus, Alexander, Vitalis and Martial (ca. 164). Ven. Publius, Ascetic, of Syria (ca. 380). St. Mares the
Singer, of Syria (ca. 430). Icons of the Most-Holy Theotokos, ASSUAGE MY SORROW (translation to Moscow in 1640), and THE UNEXPECTED
JOY.
Hebrews 11:8,11-16
8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing
where he was going.11 By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him
faithful who had promised.12 Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born as many as the stars of the sky in multitude-innumerable as the sand which is
by the seashore.13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed
that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.14 For those who say such things declare plainly that they seek a homeland.15 And truly if they had called to mind that country from which they had come out, they would have had opportunity to return.16 But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for
them.
Mark 9:33-41
33 Then He came to Capernaum. And when He was in the house He asked them, "What was it you disputed among yourselves on the road?"34 But they kept silent, for on the road they had disputed among themselves who would be the greatest.35 And He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, "If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all."36 Then He took a little child and set him in the midst of them. And when He had taken him in His arms, He said to them,37 Whoever receives one of these little children in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me, receives not Me but Him who sent Me.38 Now John answered Him, saying, "Teacher, we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him
because he does not follow us."39 But Jesus said, "Do not forbid him, for no one who works a miracle in My name can soon afterward speak evil of Me.

Love Potions: How Essential Oils Can Improve Your Love Life

Whether you're in a brand new relationship or a marriage that has lasted for decades, you can use aromatherapy to enhance the romance for your Valentine. A selection of fragrant essential oils can help create a passionate connection between you and your partner.
How do the aromas of essential oils impact romance? The olfactory lobe - the part of the brain that processes scent - is part of the limbic system, which is associated with emotion and the formation of memory. Tom Havran, aromatherapy specialist at Aura Cacia, says essential oils can be used to facilitate a wide range of moods -- including romantic ones.
"There are a number of oils that lovers and aspiring lovers might find useful," Havran says. "Depending on the situation, you might want to create a relaxing atmosphere, or a stimulating or sensual one -- and essential oils are the perfect starting point."
Essential oils have the potential to elicit romance on four different levels. Some oils offer calming effects that reduce anxiety and self-consciousness, thereby opening the path to intimacy. Other oils are known for their stimulating and inspiring properties and can impact the hormonal system directly, increasing sexual desire. Some oils have been used throughout historyas sexual attractants -- it's said that Cleopatra, one of the most well known seductresses in history, used a variety of scents and essential oils to create an atmosphere of passion for her relationship with Marc Antony.
Here is Havran's rundown of the most popular essential oils in each of these romantic categories:
Calming: geranium, clary sage, lavender, sweet marjoram

Stimulating: cardamom, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon bark

Arousing: neroli, rose otto, ylang ylang, rose absolute

Attracting: sandalwood, patchouli, jasmine, cedarwood
A good candidate for the "ultimate love oil" is vanilla essential oil - especially in combination with cocoa butter. "The vanilla and cocoa combination has a tradition as an irresistibly arousing scent that goes back at least to the Aztecs," Havran says. "And, it has a strong appeal for both men and women."
Whichever essential oils you choose, they will work best if you create an environment where emotional and sensual closeness can thrive. If you have children, for example, make arrangements with friends or grandparents to take them for the evening, so that you'll have uninterrupted time to focus on one another. Draw a hot bath for your partner, adding a few drops of essential oil to the water, and light some candles around the tub. Pour a couple of glasses of wine, give your partner a heartfelt Valentine's Day card, and your evening of romance will be under way.
Preserve the romantic feelings with essential oils as the night progresses. Keep the scents fresh by using an essential oil diffuser or placing a few drops on your pillows, your bed clothes, or on top of the light bulbs in your bedroom lamps. Or create your own special massage oil by combining a seductive essential oil like jasmine with a carrier oil such as almond oil.
Because essential oils are very concentrated, it takes only a few drops per tablespoon of carrier oil to derive their benefits. However, you should never apply essential oils directly to the skin - always dilute them first in water or a carrier oil such as almond, grapeseed, or jojoba. Some oils
such as cinnamon bark and clove have the potential to be irritants and should not be used on the skin at all.

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Guntris. "tell me lies..."

Today's Words of Christ

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5)

Daily Bible Reading

Today's commemorated feasts and saints

Ven. Xenia of Rome and her two female slaves (5th c.). St. Gerasim, Bishop of Perm (1441). Martyr John of Kazan= (1529). Martyrs Babylas
(Vavíla) of Sicily, and his two disciples: Timothy and Agapius (3rd c.). St. Macedonius, Hermit, of Syria (ca. 420). Translation of the relics of St.
Anastasius the Persian (7th c.). Ven. Dionysius of Olympus (16th c.). Ven. Philotheus, founder of Philotheou Monastery (Mt. AthosC10th c.). Bl.
Xenia of St. Petersburg (19th c.).
Hebrews 10:35-11:7 (Epistle)
35 Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. 36 For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise: 37 For yet a little while, And He who is coming will come and will not tarry. 38 Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him." 39 But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul. 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are
visible. 4 By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his
gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks. 5 By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, "and was not found, because God had taken him"; for before he was taken he had
this testimony, that he pleased God. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who
diligently seek Him. 7 By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he
condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.
Mark 9:10-16
10 So they kept this word to themselves, questioning what the rising from the dead meant. 11 And they asked Him, saying, "Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?" 12 Then He answered and told them, "Indeed, Elijah is coming first and restores all things. And how is it written concerning the Son of Man, that
He must suffer many things and be treated with contempt? 13 But I say to you that Elijah has also come, and they did to him whatever they wished, as it is written of him. 14 And when He came to the disciples, He saw a great multitude around them, and scribes disputing with them. 15 Immediately, when they saw Him, all the people were greatly amazed, and running to Him, greeted Him. 16 And He asked the scribes, "What are you discussing with them?"

A Fresh Perspective on Healthcare

Health seems to be on everyone's mind these days. From how to get in shape to universal health insurance, everyone is talking about how to get healthy and stay that way.
This national obsession with health is only natural, says Dr. John Smith, senior director of health sciences for Corinthian Colleges, parent company of Everest University in Santa Ana, Calif. "Healthcare is already the largest and fastest growing industry in the U.S., and researchers expect that costs spent on the healthcare industry will double in the span of a decade," he says.
But according to Smith, there are misconceptions about healthcare and what it means. "When most of us think about healthcare, we usually aren't thinking about health at all - we are thinking about what to do when we or our loved ones aren't healthy. Our minds automatically turn to illnesses and medical treatment."
Dr. Reuven Cohn, medical program chair at Everest University in Tampa, Fla., says that this is unfortunate because it puts the focus on treatment rather than prevention. "In general, we think of our health like we think of air, when it's there, we don't even notice. We take it for granted. But when it's gone, it's the one thing we are desperate for."
The healthcare system is not just about medical treatment, says Cohn. "In fact, one of the main purposes of the allied health field is to focus on keeping people happy and healthy. It may be cliché, but prevention really is the best medicine," he states.
The rising importance of health is already having a huge impact on the economy. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, eight of the 20 fastest growing professions and 19 percent of all new jobs over the next decade will be in the healthcare industry. In fact, according to BusinessWeek: "If current trends continue, 30 percent to 40 percent of all new jobs created over the next 25 years will be in healthcare."
It's allied health, not the medical field that will be most affected, says Helayne Schreiber, medical assisting and medical insurance billing and coding instructor (MIBC) department chair at Everest University in Tampa, Fla. Schreiber explains that our nation's healthcare system is so large and multi-faceted it requires healthcare professionals with a range of education, experiences and skills. "It takes a lot more than just doctors to make the healthcare system run," she says. "There are a multitude of healthcare professionals working behind the scenes to make hospitals and medical offices responsive to the needs of patients."
Schreiber says that medical assistants and MIBC are two of the behind-the-scenes jobs that make healthcare institutions run smoothly, and both are in high demand. "We know that a lot of patients are intimidated by the healthcare system," she says. "We believe that a well-run doctor's office or health clinic can encourage patients to come back and get regular health check-ups, which is essential to ensuring they stay healthy."
She adds that, "this is why we offer programs in medical assisting and MIBC at Everest University. We believe that these professions are essential to our nation's healthcare industry."
Massage therapists are another example of allied healthcare professionals that focus on prevention in addition to treatment. "Massage therapists can certainly help treat patients who have suffered muscle and tendon injuries. But they also play a huge role in helping patients relax and stretch their muscles, which can prevent stress-related injuries," says Schreiber. "We teach our students at Everest University that mental and physical health are intertwined and that massage therapy is one of those rare professions where your job helps make people happy."

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Today's Words of Christ

Blessed are those who mourn, for thry will be comforted (Matthew 5:4)

Daily Bible Reading

Today's commemorated feasts and saints

Hieromartyr Clement, Bishop of Ancyra, and Martyr Agathangelus (312). Ven. Gennadii of Kostrom1565). Translation of the relics of St. Theoctist,
Archbishop of Novgorod (1786). Ven. Mausimas the Syrian (4th c.). Ven. Salamanes the Silent of the Euphrates (ca. 400). St. Paulinus the
Merciful, Bishop of Nola (431). Commemoration of the Sixth Ecumenical Council (680-681).
Hebrews 10:1-8
1 For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with these same sacrifices, which
they offer continually year by year, make those who approach perfect.2 For then would they not have ceased to be offered? For the worshipers, once purified, would have had no more consciousness of sins.3 But in those sacrifices there is a reminder of sins every year.4 For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and goats could take away sins.5 Therefore, when He came into the world, He said: "Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, But a body You have prepared for Me.6 In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin You had no pleasure.7 Then I said, 'Behold, I have come- In the volume of the book it is written of Me- To do Your will, O God.' "8 Previously saying, "Sacrifice and offering, burnt offerings, and offerings for sin You did not desire, nor had pleasure in them" (which are offered according to the law),
Mark 8:30-34
30 Then He strictly warned them that they should tell no one about Him.31 And He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be
killed, and after three days rise again.32 He spoke this word openly. Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him.33 But when He had turned around and looked at His disciples, He rebuked Peter, saying, "Get behind Me, Satan! For you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men."34 When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, "Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.

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Today's Words of Christ

Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause
came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. (John 18:37)

Daily Bible Reading

Today's commemorated feasts and saints

Apostle Timothy of the Seventy (96). Monk Martyr Anastasius the Persian (628). Monk Martyr Anasti, Deacon, of the Kiev Caves (Near Caves
12th c.). Ven. Mak of Zhabynsk, Wonderworker (1622). Martyrs Manuel, George, Peter, Leontius Bishops; Sionius, Gabriel, John, Leontius,
Parodus Presbyters; and 377 companions in Bulgaria (ca. 817).
Hebrews 9:8-10,15-23
8 the Holy Spirit indicating this, that the way into the Holiest of All was not yet made manifest while the first tabernacle was still standing.9 It was symbolic for the present time in which both gifts and sacrifices are offered which cannot make him who performed the service perfect in
regard to the conscience-10 concerned only with foods and drinks, various washings, and fleshly ordinances imposed until the time of reformation.15 And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first
covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.16 For where there is a testament, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.17 For a testament is in force after men are dead, since it has no power at all while the testator lives.18 Therefore not even the first covenant was dedicated without blood.19 For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and goats, with water, scarlet
wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people,20 saying, "This is the blood of the covenant which God has commanded you."21 Then likewise he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle and all the vessels of the ministry.22 And according to the law almost all things are purified with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission.23 Therefore it was necessary that the copies of the things in the heavens should be purified with these, but the heavenly things themselves with
better sacrifices than these.
Mark 8:22-26
22 Then He came to Bethsaida; and they brought a blind man to Him, and begged Him to touch him.23 So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the town. And when He had spit on his eyes and put His hands on him, He asked
him if he saw anything.24 And he looked up and said, "I see men like trees, walking."25 Then He put His hands on his eyes again and made him look up. And he was restored and saw everyone clearly.26 Then He sent him away to his house, saying, "Neither go into the town, nor tell anyone in the town."